Illinois Democrats say they will not pass Governor Bruce Rauner's last-minute pitch for a stopgap state budget, at least not Tuesday, the final day of the legislature's regular spring session.
Just days ago, Rauner's office nixed the idea of a temporary budget -- saying it'd kick the can down the road.
Now, he's had a "turnaround." He's pushing a plan to fund schools, finally pay what's owed to cash-starved social service agencies, and generally keep things running through the calendar year.
Democrats didn't dismiss it out of hand ... but they're not saying yes. House Speaker Michael Madigan says legislators will take time to consider it:
"I made that very clear in the meeting, this is not something that's going to happen today," Madigan said.
But Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno says it can be accomplished.
"Every single rank and file Democrat who sides with their leader against keeping the state operating wears the collar," Radogno said.
Democrats continue to pursue an alternate plan, which Gov. Rauner has promised to veto.
